Solebury School seeks a dedicated and experienced person to serve in a full-time, school year position as our Director of Learning Skills, Division Head. This position is responsible for both supporting a range of learners, particularly those with mild to moderate learning differences, as well as leading the Learning Skills Department and its staff. Reports directly to the Associate Head of School and works closely with all faculty, as well as the Admissions Department. On-campus housing may be available (dependent on a housing vacancy), but is not mandatory.

Qualifications

Educational background

Required

Masters in Reading/Learning Disabilities or similar

5 years demonstrated experience teaching Reading to students with learning disabilities

Experience reading and interpreting psycho-educational testing

Preferred

Supervisory (Reading/LD) experience

Independent school experience

Evidence of ongoing education in the field

Strong written and oral communication skills with parents and teachers

Recognize and anticipate general educational trends and student needs, particularly as to how they may affect our current student body

Provide general classroom teachers support on working with students with learning differences and/or disabilities

Organize and run weekly department meetings

Attend and sometimes run parent meetings when concerns are raised about the program, student success, or student/teacher match

Learning Skills Teacher

Teach 5 students when possible to allow time for administrative duties

Same expectations as other teachers in LS

Testing at start and end of year, and as needed

Produce detailed narrative reports and grades every trimester

Extensive communication with parents

Extensive communication with general classroom teachers of your specific students

Individualized plan development

Communication with other LS teachers to share information and advice

Student advocacy while pushing to change longstanding habits

Please submit resume and cover letter to Staci Freer, Special Projects Manager. Resumes will be accepted through January 15, 2018 or until the position is filled. Interviews will begin in at the end of January 2018. Submit via email to sfreer@solebury.org or mail to: